Birthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury is set amidst the glorious Shropshire countryside near to the Welsh Borders and is one of England’s finest medieval market towns. Shrewsbury Visitor Attractions The town has over 600 listed buildings including the Castle and the Abbey (home of the fictional Brother Cadfael). Relax in beautiful Read more [...]

Woodland fantasy of caves and cliffs where paths twist and turn, rise and fall, and almost without fail reveal something unexpected around every corner: dramatic cliffs, towers monuments, tunnels and passageways

North Shropshire Market Town, famed for connection with Sweet Peas. This North Shropshire market town originated as a Saxon settlement. The town was virtually demolished as a result of battle during the War of the Roses and during the Civil War. In 1643 the town was attacked by a band Read more [...]

Coleham Pumping Station was built circa 1900 to house two massive steam-driven beam engines, which were used to pump sewage as part of Shrewsbury’s new sewerage system. The museum is opened to the public on special days during the year. See website for information.

Bridgnorth Tae Kwon-Do is run by a young family who are Bridgnorth born and bred! The Principal Instructor, Gary Plant, is a 4th Degree Black Belt who started martial arts at the age of 10 and has been practising Tae Kwon-Do since 2000. Assistant Instructor Anna Bradford has been practising Read more [...]

The ancient Guildhall is open to the public April to October. Various exhibitions take place in the Council Chamber throughout the year and the open space on the ground floor is frequently used for markets.

Quackers play barn is a soft play facility based in Priorslee Telford Monday – Friday term time only toddler deals £3 for 1st child £1.99 for subsequent children includes a tea/coffee for the adult toast/biscuit and juice for the children Weekends and school holidays £3.99 for 1st child and £2.99 Read more [...]

At the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, just 25 minutes from Shrewsbury, there are gleaming locomotives hissing with steam. There are also comfortable carriages, heated in cold weather or open balconies where you can stand and watch the rolling hills, rushing rivers, green farmland and grazing sheep and cattle. Read more [...]

Historic market town with castle, world-renown annual arts festival and a reputation for good food! Ludlow is arguably one of the finest historic towns in England with a wealth of beautiful period buildings. Centrepiece to the town is the dramatic medieval Ludlow Castle, home to the world renown arts festival Read more [...]

Contemporary craft and fine art gallery and shop in the centre of the delightful town of Much Wenlock. Arts Council recognised the gallery holds monthly exhibitions and offers the ‘Own Art’ making art affordable loan scheme.

Over 200 years ago natural bitumen trickled like treacle into pools. It was turned into pitch, lamp black and rheumatics remedies. Now you can walk along this brick-lined tunnel where the bitumen still oozes through the walls. Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Group

A quintessentially English town, off the beaten track and the birthplace of William Penny Brookes,the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement. Do you want to remember or experience for the first time what England was like 50 years ago? Then travel to the beautiful Shropshire town of Much Wenlock, sit Read more [...]

Caer Caradoc is an impressive 1,506ft (271 m) hill located close to Church Stretton. Popular with walkers, the summit offers spectacular views over the town and the Shropshire countryside. The summit also includes the remains of an ancient hillfort, associated with the legendary first century AD Welsh chieftain Caractacus. The hill can Read more [...]

North Shropshire market town. Located in North Shropshire, Market Drayton is a traditional Shropshire market town with origins dating back to before the Domesday book. Modern buildings in the town centre mix with fine examples of 17th century black and white constructions. The town claims to be “home of the Read more [...]

Based in rural Shropshire, The Edge offers a huge range of activities including Quad Biking / Trekking, Mountain Boarding / Grass boarding, 4x Mountain Biking, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Off Road Karting, Archery and Team Building Activities such as High Ropes, Zip Line and Orienteering

Craven Arms is located in South Shropshire on the main A49 Shrewsbury to Ludlow road. The name originates from the 17th century Craven Arms Inn and it was the creation of a major railway junction that stimulated growth of the settlement in Victorian times. Nearby you will find the stunningly Read more [...]

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom is a real children’s paradise where between March and December there is always something happening. A clean, friendly farm that appeals to all ages and offers close contact with a wide variety of animals from fluffy yellow chicks and baby lambs to foxes, llamas, deer and Read more [...]

Located at the Nant Nawr Visitor Centre near Oswestry, the Tanat Valley Light Railway is the last remaining section of the ‘Old Potts’ which ran in its heyday from the Abbey station in Shrewsbury out to Criggion, Llanymynech and Nant Mawr.

Wenlock Edge is a long wooded escarpment stretching from The Wrekin to Craven Arms. The limestone ridge is the remains of a coral reef, so there are lots of opportunities for fossil hunting amongst the exposed rocks. The area is very popular with walkers and the National Trust own a Read more [...]

Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust group and one of the most popular attractions in Shropshire – a fantastic living outdoor museum where all the staff dress in period costume. Visit a host of restored Victorian buildings, shops, factories, schools to name just a few. Events for the whole Read more [...]

Situated in an elevated location on the Shropshire / Welsh border, this picturesque course offers a golfing challenge with breathtaking views. This is where Ian Woosnam began his golfing career and here you play your round in a unique fashion with 15 holes in Wales and 3 in England.

The railway was built in 1902 to link the rural community with Welshpool. Today the steam train journey starts at Welshpool up the steep Golfa bank, through the Banwy Valley, into Llanfair Caereinion. Special event during the year are organized & there are also driving experience courses.

National Trust. A magnificent Marcher Fortress built 700 years ago by Edward I, situated close to the Welsh border. It has continuously lived in by the Myddelton family for the past 400 years. The beautiful gardens offer commanding views over the Cheshire/Shropshire plains.

Ruins of the medieval Hopton Castle, besieged during and destroyed during the English Civil War. The Hopton Castle Preservation Trust secured recently funds from the Heritage Lottery fund and other sources which has allowed the castle and its surroundings to be purchased and repaired and access to be provided for visitors.

Canoe UK Ltd, which incorporates the Sun Valley and Severn Valley Canoeing Companies, has over 27 years of experience in running canoe trips on the River Severn at Bridgnorth, Shropshire, with a 100% safety record. You have come to the right place for a safe, relaxed and fun day out Read more [...]

Experienced Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbal medicine dispenser, Amanda Hair LicAc, MBAcC, Dipherbs, is now practising in Shropshire. Based from The Mayfair Centre in Church Stretton and The Centre for Integral health in Shrewsbury, she offers treatments for Fertility (specialising in natural and assisted conception) as well as treatments for skin, Read more [...]

The amazing National Museum of British Popular Culture. A Million Memories from the 20th. Century, See All We Enjoyed & All We Endured, Everything You, your Parents, Grandparents, Sons & Daughters Owned, Used, Played with and Threw Away.

We offer a complete design service for your outdoor space. From initial consultation to the final stages of planting – we aim to please! Also garden artifacts for sale. See web site for full range of services.

The amazing British Ironworks Centre offers free admission. Enjoy a stunning collection of animal sculptures spread over the extensive gardens. The indoor showroom is crammed full of wondeful ‘must have’ trinkets and has to be seen to believed! You can also visit the blacksmith, resident artists and newly opened falconry Read more [...]

Shrewsbury Castle houses the spectacular collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust including pictures, uniforms, medals, weapons and other equipment from the 18th Century to the present day. The Castle is a popular venue for licenced civil ceremonies, with the grounds providing a lovely setting for photographs.